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lightweight

[lahyt-wayt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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Its design combines composite fiber tubes, aluminum connectors, and a lightweight reflective surface made from Kapton, a durable polymer film commonly used in spacecraft.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

But the whole of the card did not survive as Lindolfo Delgado withdrew from his IBF lightweight title fight against Arthur Biyarslanov over safety concerns.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Both Samsung and Google pack dedicated triple-camera setups or ultra-high megapixel sensors into their foldables, whereas Apple makes modest hardware compromises on its camera array to keep the Duo thin and lightweight.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The prime minister is due to tell Zelensky that Britain will quicken the delivery of British lightweight multirole missiles, which Ukraine has used against Russian jet-powered drones.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

This in conjunction with the development of lightweight hollow-bronze casting enabled the Greeks to experiment with daring poses in monumental sculpture before attempting them in marble.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

The UFC tends to embrace trash talkers, even creating a ceremonial BMF title contested by the likes of Nate Diaz and most recently by lightweights Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier in July.

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023

The audience might forget those things, but it will remember how silly the suits looked as they struggled to deal with perceived lightweights who had organized against them.

From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2023

The two lightweights aren’t even fighting for a title or a fringe belt — making it a true grudge match.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023

“They are the world’s premier lightweights, and it would be a fantastic battle.”

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2022

"We're lightweights," Mabel tried to joke, but her voice was thick with regret.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour


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